It's Our Future: Report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment

Professor Louise Hayward’s report following her Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment (IRQA) recommends reform of the current senior school phase, including the creation of a new Scottish Diploma of Achievement (SDA).

The report, along with the recent Withers Review of the Skills System and National Discussion on Education, sets out the case for significant change across the sector. The Scottish Government will now consider the recommendations made in these reports and respond in due course.

Key recommendations of the Hayward report include:

• Adopting the SDA (Scottish Diploma of Achievement) as a graduation certificate for all senior phase educational settings.

• The end of exams in S4 and a wider range of assessment methods used in Highers and Advanced Highers.

• A digital profile for all learners which allows them to record personal achievements, identify and plan future learning.

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YouthLink Scotland welcomes the report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment and its ambitious and learner-focused recommendations to ensure we value the diverse achievements of every young person.